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- Departure time: September 29 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: UC RiversideArrival time: September 30 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: McKee Park & RideOperated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: September 29 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: September 29 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: September 29 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: September 29 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$29 - $114 | Average Duration5h 45m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Train | Average Price$32 - $32 | Average Duration5h 43m | 20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Riverside and Bakersfield!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Riverside to Bakersfield, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Riverside to Bakersfield.
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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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